Federal Diner in Otago Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • (A) Plain $4.00
  • Croissant:
  • Totally Nuts $10.00
    • Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
  • Winter Warmer $12.00
    • Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Bacon, egg & relish
  • Brossie's Bun $11.00
    • Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
  • Social Climber $13.00
    • Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
  • Hawea Flat $18.00
    • Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
  • PinaCoco $19.00
    • Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
  • Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS LUNCHTIME CLASSICS
  • Lone Ranger $17.00
    • Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
  • Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
    • Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
  • Wunder Burg $20.00
    • Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pure Wisdom $16.00
    • Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
  • Roast It $19.00
    • Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Hollandaise $1.00
  • Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
  • Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
  • French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
  • Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS KIDS
  • Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
  • Fruit plate $9.00
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
  • Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
  • Beef burger & fries $14.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pork and porcini meatballs, chickpea cream $12.00
  • Toasted sweet fruit panetone, seasonal fruit, mascarpone $16.90
  • Tagliolini Zafferano $24.00
    • mussels, clams, white wine, garlic, parsley
  • French fries, garlic, parsley $8.00
  • Fried sardines, onion pickle, pinenuts $12.00
  • Scialiatelli $25.00
    • paolo's recipe havoc pork sausage ragu, tomato, ricotta
  • Green leaves $7.00
  • Pizza, garlic, rosemary $12.00
  • Crackling pork belly N/A
    • apple juice, spring greens
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • Local beets N/A
    • buffalo cream, asparagus, pickled onions, walnuts
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • House sorbets N/A
    • selection of chef's favourites
  • Northland piper N/A
    • tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
  • Hunters terrine N/A
    • pancetta, radish, mustard, duck liver mousse, sourdough
  • Cured snapper N/A
    • vinegar cream, octopus cracker, horseradish snow
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • The fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
    • Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The bushman $7.00
    • 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • The stockman $7.00
    • Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • Peanuts Satay Sauce $4.00
  • Green Curry Tofu $20.50
    • Green curry paste with tofu, vegetables, coconut cream and herbs with rice. Contains shrimp paste
  • Yum Nuea (Beef Salad) $18.00
    • Delicious sliced pan-fried beef with home made Thai dressing, onion, tomato, chillies and herbs
  • -Meat combination (Chicken, pork and beef) $18.50
  • Most dishes can be made gluten free on request
  • Phad Thai Tofu $18.50
    • Fried rice noodles with tofu, egg, bean sprouts and peanuts
  • Fresh Salad Spring Rolls (6) $9.00 - W/ Prawns $12.50
    • Freshly prepared, gluten free, uncooked spring rolls wrapped in rice paper and served with our special Thai style vinegarette dipping sauce
  • Batter-dipper Prawns (6) $11.00
    • Prawns coated in specially home made garlic & coriander batter and served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Served with side salad. Add fries or wedges for just $3.00
  • Bistro Three-egg Omelette $14.00
    • Served with coleslaw mixed salad Choose your fillings: ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion
  • Cableways Beef & Onion Schnitzel
    • Our own home crumbed favourite with gravy or mushroom sauce.
  • Lemon Sole Fillet in a Crispy Crumb $14.00
  • -Add fries or wedges $3.00
  • -large $19.00
  • No 93 Beef Burger
    • Tasty beef pattie topped with crispy bacon, fried egg. tomato and our special burger sauce
  • Classic Lemon Pepper Chicken & Falafel
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half) $13.90
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt and freshly ground spices, skewered, and char grilled to order
  • Kulfi $6.50
    • An Indian gourmet icecream which is available in two different flavours of mango and pistachio.
  • Aloo Gobhi $16.50
    • Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes and mild spices
  • Hara Bhara Kebab (6 pieces) $9.90
    • Spinach, Potatoes, Peas & Cheese Patties, Spiced with aromatic herbs & spices & deep fried. A vegetarian's delight.
  • Kasmiri Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
  • Jeera Aloo $15.90
    • Cubes of potatoes smothered and simmered with cumin seeds, herbs and spices
  • Kadhai Paneer $16.90
    • Fresh homemade cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, capsicums and green chilli in a thick sauce
  • Tandoori Sampler (for 2) $22.90
    • Tempting selection of Kastoori, Sheek Kebab, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Chicken served with chutney
  • Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate $49.00
  • 3 Cheeses $25.00
  • Heritage tomato salad, burrata, black garlic, mint oil and tomato consomme $22.00
  • Fish $39.00
    • ora king salmon crab and pea salad, pea dashi and grilled aubergine market fish and potato cannelloni, romesco sauce, carrot, orange and crepers
  • Merino lamb rump & sweetbread, corn salad, polenta and sumac dressing $39.00
  • Served natural w/ elderflower and horseradish
  • 1 Cheese $9.00
  • The C.O.D $18.00
    • McFarlane's cherries, ricotta mousse, tonka bean macaron and apricot Dark chocolate tart, local raspberries, yoghurt aniseed ice cream strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese Blueberry and walnut carrot cake, cream cheese ice cream
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • for your little big mouth
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • SAUSAGE BENE
    • Our NEW Sausage Bene is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg, our signature streaky bacon, melted cheese, creamy Kato hollandaise sauce and nestled inside a warm English muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken $36.00
    • Amongst grilled courgette, spiced pumpkin puree, coriander, sweetcorn & truffle salsa
  • Affogato $13.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream drowned in espresso & liqueur
  • Lamb Loin $38.00
    • Layered on minted potato croquettes, slow roasted baby carrots garnished with fennel & cucumber slices
  • Caramel Tart $13.00
    • Sweet pastry with rich caramel & hazelnut praline served with berry coulis
  • Banoffee $13.00
    • Caramelized bananas & vanilla bean ice cream topped with butterscotch drizzle & gingernut crumble
  • Roast Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Served on sage & chive mash with caramelized apple, cherry tomatoes, rocket & whisky cream sauce
  • Treacle Creme Brulee $13.00
    • Treacle infused baked custard with berry coulis
  • Ediballs or for two packs $3 / $5
  • Marmite Mania / Very Vegemite / Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Falafel (V) Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad R $13.50 / P $11.50
  • Chicken Breast Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Steak Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Seresin ‘Leah’ Marlborough 2008 - / $60.00
  • Ata Rangi ‘Crimson’ Martinborough 2009 $10.00 / $52.00
  • - -
  • Meat Lovers Pizza sauce, salami, chorizo, ham, bacon, mushrooms, onion and mozzarella topped with BBQ sauce -
  • * Gluten-free desserts option available -
  • CHAMPAGNE -
  • Lindauer Special Reserve Marlborough N.V. - / $34.00
  • Escarpment Martinborough 2007 - / $55.00
  • Bacon and Egg $11
    • Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
  • Royale Fry Up $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms served on home- made foccacia bread
  • -Bacon and Eggs
    • Served on home-made foccacia
  • Smoked Salmon $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon
  • -French Toast w Bacon Banana and Maple Syrup
    • A winner with the locals
  • B.L.T $13.00
    • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
  • Smoked Chicken and Brie
    • Smoked Chicken w melted Brie
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
  • Budae pot stew $15.00
    • stew with ham. Sausage. Bacon. Kimchi. Tofu & noodle
  • Kimchi beef fried rice $10.00
  • Steamed egg $8.00
  • Rice ball (each) $3
  • -large $14.00
  • Chicken curry fried rice $10.00
  • Deep fried dumpling $7.00
  • Jelly tofu stew $13.00
    • available options: beef i pork i chicken i tuna i seafood i kimchi
Federal Diner

Federal Diner

location

Address

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435152

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand